#E6BC8B Hex Color
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Mellow and warm, this pastel orange offers a soft, inviting glow. It provides a sense of peace, which makes it effective for baby products or spring-themed designs. Because the tone is unsaturated, it functions as a versatile background color that supports other visual elements. The hex code for this shade is #e6bc8b.
Questions about #e6bc8b
What is #e6bc8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6bc8b is rgb(230, 188, 139), in HSL hsl(32, 65%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 40%, 10%.
What colors pair well with this mellow orange?
This warm pastel orange works best when balanced against cooler, muted tones like sage green or slate blue. Pairing it with creamy off-whites creates a soft, sophisticated look, while dark charcoal accents provide the contrast needed to make the orange pop.
Is #e6bc8b readable on white or black?
#e6bc8b has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.